Set alongside the River Thames, The London Dungeon is ideally placed as either a stand alone attraction or a bolt-on to many other Merlin Attractions including the London Eye & SEA LIFE London Aquarium.
1. The London Dungeon; Online Savings
When searching for cheap tickets for the London Dungeon, look out for substantial savings off walk up prices that come with time ticketed slots. Although timed sessions will not completely avoid the queues, (the London Dungeon suggest you should anticipate up to a 45-60 minute wait during peak times), it will substantially reduce your waiting time. Tickets purchased online also allow you to reschedule your visit up to 3 times at no additional cost should your plans change, (t&c’s apply).
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2. The London Dungeons; Immersive Experience
Billed as a immersive experience, within a darkened environment, you’ll be moving at pace from room to room accompanied by themed actors. Whilst mobile phones are not permitted during your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase photographic souvenirs at the end of your tour. To get the most from your experience, we suggest you simply jump in and immerse yourself within the experience and get involved with the audience participation.
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3. The London Dungeon; Starter for 10
Ensure you join the correct line as you enter the London Dungeon; it may seem like simple advice, but many a person has joined the wrong queue and ended up waiting longer than needed. The lines are clearly marked for those that have pre-booked tickets but if in doubt check with a member of staff. There is airport-style security as you enter the attraction that can cause some delays on busy days & you’ll find toilets available at the beginning and end of your 90 minute tour. Whilst there are no lockers at this attraction, you’re welcome to use the Left Luggage Facility within the main ticket office of the London Eye.
4. The London Dungeon; Walk This Way
Unfortunately, this isn’t a setting that you can wander around freely as you will need to move along with your tour & guide at all times. There is only one way around the London Dungeon; each tour takes up to 45 people and lasts for approximately 90 minutes.
5. Stay Ahead at the London Dungeon
With up to 45 people per tour, visibility can be restricted on peak days, particularly for those with young children. With this in mind, try stay at the front of the tour as you move between the set tales to secure both a good vantage point that also allows you to hear everything that is going on too.
6. The London Dungeon; Young Children
The London Dungeon is an interactive attraction within enclosed dark spaces and, whilst the actors won’t touch you, they might jump out nearby! Bringing to life the scarier side of London’s history, each set covers a particularly event or time in history, (Guy Fawkes, The Plague, Jack the Ripper) and includes themes of torture & death where actors actively encourage audience participation. It’s often dark, noisy and wrapped in pungent smells so you’ll need to consider if this appropriate for young children or those that scare easily.
Worth noting that a member of staff can organise your exit from the attraction if you find it’s not for you. There are also minimum height restricts in place for the drop ride, (those below will need to bypass the ride).
7. Drop Dead; Drop Ride & The Tyrant Boat Ride
Whilst both rides are included within your admission ticket, they are subject to availability on the day. There are ride restrictions & minimum height restriction in place for both rides with options available to bypass for those unable or unwilling to access the rides.
8. The London Dungeon Bar
For a bit of fun, loiter around the London Dungeon bar at the end of the tour where you’ll be able to purchase from a range of brightly coloured themed cocktails and other alcoholic/non-alcoholic brews. Certainly offers you a chance to sit down and relax before planning your next step. The bar is only open to London Dungeon visitors so this could be your only chance.
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The London Dungeon; Practical Information
Cheap Tickets; find out more about promotional vouchers and cheap ticket options with our The London Dungeon Deals & Voucher Guide.
Combination tickets; you can add a visit to the London Eye or Madame Tussauds with a discounted Multi Attraction Ticket that can offer value for money. Worth noting that promotional vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with Multi Attraction tickets.
Reschedule Your Visit; worth noting that tickets purchased online can be rescheduled up to three times at no extra charge. Changes must be made via the booking portal at least 1 hour prior to your booked timeslot.
Rides; there are two rides within the London Dungeon attraction but are subject to availability. The Boat Ride is located at the beginning of the tour where you should prepare for a soaking. The ‘Drop Dead – Drop Ride’ has an alternative route clearly marked if this isn’t for you.
Ride Restrictions; there are height restriction in place on both rides plus accessibility is limited on the Boat Ride.
Photos; there is the inevitable photo opportunity as you enter the Dungeon that is subsequently available for purchase. Whilst this can be a bone of contention with the children, I always side-step the issue by choosing not to pose in the first place. If you do want to purchase, look out for Merlin Pass discounts or savings on photographic bundles that can include downloads, magnets & keyrings.
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The London Dungeon; More Practical Information
Suitability; this attraction is full of surprises with live actors, in character, offering scares & thrills along the way. Prepare for a soaking on the water ride, thrills in the pitch black, gruesome tales & smells so would suggest this is not suitable for anyone of a nervous disposition.
Children; The London Dungeon does not recommend this attraction for children under the age of 8 years. Anyone who wishes to leave the tour early can just let a member of staff know and you’ll directed to the nearest exit, (but no re-entry).
Educational: I would say less educational and more a bit a interactive fun of a gruesome nature.
Lockers; unfortunately there are no lockers or in fact any space to store belongings at this attraction. However you can make use of the left luggage facility situated within the London Eye ticket building. More information available over at Left Luggage Facility.
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